Coady MediaCreative Director & Lead Photographer
Jan. 2024 - Jun. 2025• Lead customer service operations for a high-traffic, fast-paced media company servicing the Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing industries at 27 different locations across the United States. • Direct and execute high-quality photography at live horse racing events across multiple tracks, capturing critical moments for owners, trainers, jockeys, and racing fans. • Operate and maintain professional-grade camera equipment and manage post-produc- tion workflows to deliver polished, high-resolution images for clients in a timely manner. • Utilize multi-tasking abilities to run several online platforms simultaneously to complete daily office operations, such as customer support tasks and order fulfillment. • Fulfill all online and in-person photo orders submitted by customers, to include digital color correcting, layouts, printing and packing orders. • Collaborate with the marketing team and other lead photographers to promote and sell racing images through various channels, including online galleries, social media, and in-person sales. • Build and maintain relationships with customers, including racetrack officials, horsemen, jockeys, racehorse owners and other stakeholders, providing personalized service to meet their unique needs and enhance the value of captured images. • Coordinate event scheduling, ensuring efficient use of resources and meeting tight dead- lines during major race days, including Kentucky Oaks & Derby week. • Address client inquiries, concerns, and feedback, resolving issues promptly to maintain customer loyalty. • Maintain a project management calendar for 26 locations that includes opening/closing days, major racing weekends and special events to ensure each location is fully-stocked with the necessary materials and equipment to complete the on-location work necessary, as well as post-production order fulfillment. • Work closely with internal decision makers to obtain necessary information, budget approvals or data to complete the above tasks.